Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX80

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SD1 Merrill was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD1 Merrill grades against the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 Merrill provides external dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1 Merrill and the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and HX80 is 57 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and HX80.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD1 Merrill having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX80 will result in greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor technology.